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EUJS statement on the Pogrom against Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans in Amsterdam

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) unequivocally condemns the shocking and appalling violence inflicted on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Amsterdam following the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match. In...

European Jewish students stand with Valencia: They need us!

As European Jewish students, we recognize that our mission...

#TwitterTrial: X finds loophole: Strategic lawsuit only possible in Ireland

The Berlin District Court has dismissed the antisemitism lawsuit...

EUJS update on #TwitterTrial

Update June 2024: The hearing took place on 4...

EUJS Statement on the Outrageous Level Up! Closing Plenary Events

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) strongly condemns...

Report – The Rise of Antisemitism at European Universities as a result of the October 7 Massacre

EUJS has published a report on the Rise of Antisemitism...

EUJS’ stand against anti-zionist Jewish groups and their damage to our Jewish community

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) believes it...

EUJS Statement on the Israel-Hamas War: Towards an Open Dialogue for Peace

Brussels, Belgium Since the barbaric attacks committed by the terrorist...

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Lowdown XIII: Reporting and Identity: Navigating Journalism as a Jew with Amie Liebowitz

The Lowdown is the European Union of Jewish Students’ monthly podcast. In each episode, we discuss a different topic within the broad fields of...

About EUJS

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) is a pluralistic, inclusive and non-partisan umbrella organisation. We support Jewish student unions throughout Europe and represent its members in international institutions and organisations.

Founded in 1978, we currently have 36 member organisations, spanning from Russia to Scandinavia to the United Kingdom.

EUJS is led by the president, executive director, and eight board members who are elected by EUJS member organizations at the EUJS General Assembly. The EUJS headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.

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As the end of Hanukkah approaches, it is time to reflect on the significance of the miracles that bind us, the strength of our traditions, and the hope that each new light brings for a brighter future.

May the glow of the menorah continue to inspire…

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How is Hanukkah correctly spelled?

In Hebrew, it’s חֲנֻכָּה (pronounced "Khah-noo-kah"), and the transliteration can vary, with common spellings including Hanukkah, Chanukah, Channukah, Hannukah, Hanuka, Hanucca, Hanukka, Chanukka, Chanucca, Janukah...…

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What do people eat in Hanukkah?

The most popular dishes include latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts), both deep-fried in oil. These foods remind us of the small cruse of oil found in the Holy Temple that miraculously burned for…

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How do people light the Hannukiah?

The Chanukah menorah (also known as a Hanukkiah) is lit around nightfall each of the eight nights of Chanukah. Every night, blessings are said and another of its 8 candles is added, so that on the eighth night all eight…

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What is the significance of the Menorah?

In the years of the Greek occupation of the land of Israel (332-167 BCE), the Jewish people were oppressed under King Antiochus, who outlawed Jewish practices and defiled the Second Temple. A group of Jewish rebels, the…

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